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Please support our Best Foot Forward challenge by either walking or running 70,951 steps this June.
The 70,951 steps represent the number of people in the UK being treated for end-stage renal failure.
Last year it was 68,000 steps, the year before 60,000 steps, more people require dialysis or a transplant. Kidney disease affects all ages and sadly the numbers are increasing.
The National Kidney Federation (NKF), established in 1978, is run by kidney patients to support kidney patients and their families across the UK with two main roles - patient support and campaigning.
The NKF provides the only National Helpline dedicated solely to renal patients, their families and carers, by providing a free-to-call service on 0800 169 0936. The NKF is the UK's largest producer and distributor of kidney-related medical information leaflets with a library of over 200 titles written by nephrologists in simple language for patients.
It runs the only FREE UK Helpline dedicated to kidney patients with two fully trained, experienced advisers providing a 5-day-per-week service to kidney patients, carers, healthcare professionals and renal units.
Your support will help us to continue the vital work of supporting kidney patients and their families and campaigning for better renal treatment. Like Asif who called our helpline
“I found dialysing painful, isolating, and questioned how long I could do this for. Thankfully I contacted the National Kidney Federation and they matched me with someone who could relate to my experience, answer practical questions and advise on relevant support services. My peer supporter was someone who listened to my feelings and put my mind at ease. I can’t describe how grateful I was for this, as it was a time when I lost hope and didn’t know where to turn. Thank you NKF for finding me Patricia.”